China · 3-day plan

3-Day Shanghai Itinerary

Bund skyline at night, dumpling houses at noon, lane neighborhoods that feel a century back. A 3-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Best Shanghai experiences for a 3-day trip

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12 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Shanghai, China

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

    4h · 5.0★ · 356 reviews

    Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $5 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

    2h · 4.9★ · 3.3k reviews

    SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $39 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

    3h · 5.0★ · 159 reviews

    Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $77 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

    3h to 4h · 5.0★ · 124 reviews

    Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Private tour
    From $134 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

Eating your way through Shanghai, China

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession

    3h · 5.0★ · 280 reviews

    Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $89 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

    4h · 5.0★ · 311 reviews

    Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $110 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

    3h · 4.9★ · 735 reviews

    Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $80 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China

    2h · 5.0★ · 60 reviews

    2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China

    • 5.0★ · 60 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $59 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

    8h · 4.0★ · 347 reviews

    Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Full-day
    From $79 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

    4h · 3.4★ · 10 reviews

    Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Half-day
    From $68 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession

    3 to 3.5 hrs · 5.0★ · 72 reviews

    Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession

    • 5.0★ · 72 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $95 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

    3h · 5.0★ · 359 reviews

    Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $155 a personReserve on Viator

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